1. pets
2. dogs

ON LEAD
VOLUMN 39
NUMBER 11 NOVEMBER 2014
Corresponding Secretary - Sue Bierman
On Lead Editor - Clay Lincoln [email protected]
NEXT MEETING
THURSDAY
NOVEMBER 20th 7:00 PM
At the Church
2725 Concord Dr. Florissant, MO
Be there for fun and good food.
DOG VISITS SCHEDULE
Hidden Lake Nursing Home
Third Monday of each month at 10:30 AM
We really need more folks to participate. So
please contact
B. J. Arnold if you can make it.
Phone Number (314) 838-9070
Or Email
[email protected]
NEW CANDIDATE
Jo Ann Ray
12128 Fleetwood Pl.
Maryland Hts. , MO 63043
[email protected]
2014 NCOTC OFFICERS & BOARD
MEMBERS
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Board Members
Tim Cutshall
Isla Markl
Nancy Lincoln
Ronnie McClain-Wright
Sue Bierman
Carol Carter
Darlene Cutshall
WEB SITE ncotc.com
To Do List for November
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Come to the pot luck and bring a dish
Turn in your reservation for the banquet
Turn in your titles for 2014
Turn in your final scores for 2014
Have annual donation ideas ready for the Nov. meeting
Pay Dues for next year.
The
President’s Corner
Greetings members, it's the time of year that as a club we need to decide on a club donation. We
will be discussing that issue at our November meeting. So please be thinking of some worthy
charities that we might support.
We also need to select our officers for the next year, the slate has been selected and voting
will take place at our next meeting. I have been president for the past year and I'm looking forward to serving again in that capacity. See you all on the 20th for our meeting. Tim
Slate of Club Officers for 2015
President - Tim Cutshall Vice President - Ronnie McClain-Wright Treasure - Nancy Lincoln
Recording Secretary - Ginger Kinion Corresponding Secretary - Sue Bierman
Board Members - Clay Lincoln, Pam Fletcher and Carol Carter
There are many books out there on dog’s ranging from breeding to feeding.
Some are books just to sell and some are books that provide valuable information to those who do not have canine couch potatoes. We have a good
library of books but additions are up to those who donate to the library. Any
reviews of books would be greatly appreciated for “On Lead”. Additional
articles that work well in “On Lead” are current doggy health, nutrition, travel,
training and safety.
At the Veterinary Group of Chesterfield, we want you to have the most current information available. In recent days, we
have received many questions about Ebola virus and dogs. The concerns arise from people as they read things in the
news and begin to think about their own dogs, cats.... Please read the article below to understand the current science behind Ebola virus and family pets! As always, if you ever have any questions, please feel free to contact our office directly! 636-537-3915
Ebola Virus & Dogs: Where Do We Stand?
J. Scott Weese, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM
Editor in Chief, Clinician’s Brief
Image courtesy the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The recent euthanasia of a dog owned by a Spanish nursing assistant infected with Ebola virus has raised much concern
about the canine role in Ebola virus transmission and the risks dogs may pose to humans. As is common with emerging
diseases, there are many gaps in our knowledge—and these gaps can create fear.
The following key points should be understood:
 There is limited concern about dogs playing a role in natural transmission of Ebola virus in areas where the virus is
endemic.
 The likelihood of a dog being exposed to Ebola virus outside of endemic regions in Africa is very unlikely; this would
require contact with bodily secretions of a human with symptoms of Ebola virus infection.
 There is evidence that dogs can become infected with Ebola virus, but there is no evidence that they develop disease.1
 This information comes from a study of dogs in a community where an Ebola virus outbreak was underway; 27% of
healthy dogs had serum antibodies against the virus, but none had detectable virus in circulation. Evidence of exposure
was not surprising, as some dogs scavenged the bodies of animals that had potentially died of Ebola virus infection and
had direct contact with humans with active disease.
 This situation is profoundly different than that of a household pet with transient exposure to a human that has been
exposed or has early infection.
 Irrespective of whether dogs can be exposed to the virus, there is currently no evidence that infected dogs shed the
virus.
 In the unlikely event of a pet dog outside of West Africa is exposed to a human with Ebola virus infection, veterinary
and public health personnel can investigate the type of contacts between the dog and human (eg, when contact occurred
with respect to the presence of symptoms, types and duration of contact) and determine whether exposure to the virus
may have occurred.
Coordinated efforts are underway to develop guidance for management of dogs exposed to individuals with Ebola virus
infection.
The lack of information about Ebola virus in dogs makes development of evidence-based practices difficult. Yet, given the
available information about Ebola virus in dogs and the broader understanding of Ebola virus and containment practices,
reasonable recommendations can be developed for the very unlikely event that more pet dogs become exposed.
Concerns about dogs and Ebola virus cannot be dismissed, and consideration of the role of pets in transmission of this
virus is consistent with efforts to promote One Health. At the same time, the risks must be kept in perspective—and reason
must outweigh paranoia—to optimize human and animal health and welfare.
1. Ebola virus antibody prevalence in dogs and human risk. Allela L, Bourry O, Pouillot R, et al. Emerg Infect Dis. 11: 385–
390, 2005.
About J. Scott Weese
J. Scott Weese, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM, is veterinary internist and microbiologist, chief of infection control at University of
Guelph Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre, and Canada Research Chair in zoonotic diseases. As editor in
chief of Clinician’s Brief, Dr. Weese provides quintessential expertise on infectious and zoonotic diseases (particularly of
companion animals), infection control, and antimicrobial therapy.
About Brief Media
Brief Media, an Educational Concepts Company, is a trusted publisher of educational information to small animal veterinary practitioners and their staff, and is a valued resource to veterinary marketers. The company's flagship publication,
Clinician’s Brief, is the official publication of the NAVC and provides practical, clinical information to more small animal veterinarians than any other publication brand. Veterinary Team Brief is a peer-reviewed, from-the-trenches veterinary leadership journal that focuses on implementation of medicine through exceptional communication and professional skills. Brief
Media’s newest clinical resource, Plumb’s Therapeutics Brief, provides a focus on therapeutics. This unique, hands-on,
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Submitted by Jeannine Kerr
SCORES AND AWARDS
Rev Beverly Jo Arnold and Treasure
10/12/14 MCOTC
Rally Ex
80
Nancy and Brenna Moss and Raiden
8/2-3/14
Quad Cities
Colors Class:Enthusiast level 2
Wildcard Class:Enthusiast level 2
10/18/14
GSLAC
Wildcard Class:Enthusiast level 2
Caren Rohlfing and Reggie
9/9/14
Ibizan Hound C of US
9/10/14
Ibizan Hound C of US
M Std P
M JWW P
M Std P
M JWW P
Caren Rohlfing and Snickers
9/10/14
Ibizan Hound C of US M Std
10/11/14
MCOTC
Rally Ex
10/12/14
MCOTC
Rally Ex
RE Title
1st pl
1st pl
1st pl
leg 2
leg 3
100
100
100
100
2nd pl
2nd pl
3rd pl
3rd pl
2 Pach pts
100
88
86
3rd pl
CTL2-H Title
QQ 4
6 Pach pts
1 Pach pt
QQ 5
2 Mach pts
RE leg 1
RE leg 2
October Meeting
BJ Arnold—10/12/14 Treasure got her Rally Excellent, score 80 at the MCOTC trial
Chris Carter—09/21/14 Violet passed her K9 Nosework Odor Recognition test birch.
10/06/14 Violet earned her Jr. Earthdog title
09/28/14 Violet got her first OA and OAJ legs.
Tim Cutshall—10/05/14 Cody earned his 7th UDX leg.
10/11/14 Cody earned his 8th UDX leg
10/12/14 Code earned his 9th UDX leg
Isla Markl—Gemma earned her Advanced Rally title
Darlene Cutshall—Skye got a 4th place in Utility B at the Newfoundland show.
Nancy Lincoln—Abby got her NAJ title and her first OAJ leg.
Future Obedience and
Agility Trials
Check the AKC web site for accuracy
November 2014
07-08 Show-Me Agility Club - Agility
13-16 Tri County Agility Club - Agility @ NEC
28-30 Gateway Agility Club - Agility @ Purina
December 2014
January 2015
02-04 Gateway Agility Club - Agility @ Dog Sports at Kim's
03-04 Evansville Obedience Training Club - Obedience @ Club Building
10-11 North County Obedience Training Club - Obedience @ Westinn Kennels
15-18 Golden Retriever Club of Greater St. Louis - Agility @ Purina
16-18 Golden Retriever Club of Greater St. Louis - Obedience @ Purina
24-25 St. Charles Kennel Club - Obedience @ NEC
30-31 Greater St. Louis Agility Club - Agility @ Glen Carbon
February 2015
01
Greater St. Louis Agility Club - Agility @ Glen Carbon
07-08 St. Louis Collie Club - Obedience @ Westinn Kennels
21-23 Greater KC Dog Training Club - Agility @ Blue Springs, MO
19-22 Tri County Agility Club - Agilty @ NEC
March 2015
06-08 Gate Agility Club - Agility @ Purina
11-12 MCOTC - Obedience @ Purina (AKC Championship Pre-Show)
21-22 Greater KC Obedience Club - Obedience @ Blue Springs, MO
28-29 Show-Me Agility Club - Obedience @ Columbia, MO
28-29 Capitol Canine OTC - Obedience @ Springfield, MO
I Deserve a lot
of
CANDY
Chris Carter’s Violet
TIME TO CHOOSE - AT THE NOVEMBER MEETING
SEE RESERVATION FORM ON NEXT PAGE
SYBERG’S DORSETT
I-270 At Old Dorsett Road
Dinner Buffet
Roast Top Round of Beef, Hand Carved
CHOICE OF TWO
Breast of Chicked in Marsala Wine
Roast Tom Turkey
Country Fried Chicken
Roasted Pork Loin
Crab Stuffed Filet of Sole
Chicken Cordon Blue
Grilled Apricot Glazed Chicken
Breast of Chicken in White Wine Sauce
Cajun Tilapia
CHOICE OF THREE
Au Gratin Potatoes
Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Roasted Red Potatoes
Long Grain Wild Rice
Pasta Con Broccoli
Pasta Primavera
Fettuccine
Cajun Bow Tie Pasta
Amaretto Baby Carrots
Fresh Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
Fresh Whole Green Beans Almondine
Vegetable Medley
CHOICE OF ONE
Syberg’s House Salad
Caesar Salad
All dinners include
Bakery Rolls with Butter
Strawberry Whip Crème or Black Forest Cake
DUES ARE SINGLE $20 COUPLE $35 JUNIOR $10
MAIL YOUR CHECK TO NANCY LINCOLN
46 GREEN #6 DRIVE ST CHARLES, MO 63303
SATURDAY JANUARY 24 AT 4:00 PM
SYBERG’S I-270 & OLD DORSETT ROAD
The club will pay the full cost of the banquet for members with a
reservation deposit of $5, which will be refunded at the dinner. Guests will
be $21 per person. Send the deposit and form below to Nancy Lincoln by
Jan. 10, 2014 to reserve your spot! Club dues are also due and may be
included in the same check.
BANQUET RESERVATION DUE BY JANUARY 10th, 2015
Name ________________________________________
No. of Members _______
Mail to:
No. of Guests ______
Nancy Lincoln
46 Green Number 6 Dr.
St. Charles, MO 63303
Coming Soon January 10 and 11 at WOOF
NCOTC WINTER OBEDIENCE TRIAL
www.labtestedsecretary.com
Look under Obedience Trials
To receive awards at the January 24th, 2015 banquet Caren
should have your SCORES & TITLES by December 17th 2014